Australia

Book review: The Octopus and I by Erin Hortle
Erin Hortle's debut novel offers a unique and moving account of the body and the natural world.

Review: Terrain: Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Opera House Digital Season
This recording conveys the sumptuous detail and stunning power of the live production.

Prepare to fail: how to be successful in a virtual AGM
For Rachael Coghlan, Craft ACT's first virtual AGM offered lessons for many arts orgs needing to deliver reporting, acquittals and…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
City Recital Hall appoints new CEO, Regional Arts WA welcomes new Chair and Board members, and more.

Artists in iso: Claire Edwardes, Ensemble Offspring
The internationally acclaimed percussionist and Artistic Director of Ensemble Offspring says her intimate studio concerts presented over Zoom have generated…

Book review: Death by Shakespeare by Kathryn Harkup
Chemist and author Kathryn Harkup turns her microscope toward the grisly and gruesome of Shakespeare’s plays.

Where artists can go for help in isolation
Feeling overwhelmed or isolated by COVID-19? Trisnasari Fraser looks at some of the common responses to lockdown and how to…

State of play: Comparing government support, or lack thereof
It’s no secret there's a lack of government relief for the arts sector in the wake of COVID-19, but how…

Should I take my arts practice online?
In our latest reader poll, we ask: What's the single biggest obstacle to taking your arts practice online?

'A mother is what you are now': How motherhood impacts arts careers
Motherhood can often mean reassessing your career and surrendering to the demands of small children.